December 31, 2013

I love playing dress up and figuring out what I'm going to wear before an event or party. This year just like last year we are keeping it "low key." We are getting together with some close friends, having our traditional Holiday dinner and staying in for a little NYE party. Since it's casual I figured I'd wear my new favorite Alice + Olivia skirt that I picked up at AO sample sale for $49! I will be spinning around all night in this skirt for sure! I added a little bit of glam with a crop top that I picked up from Social Apparel. I first was looking for a black turtle neck top but I couldn't find one that I liked so I went for some sparkle. What would NYE be without being a little bit of sparkle? Plus I figured I def. wear this top again...especially when I go down to Miami with my gals.

Sparkle, champagne, and alluring lip color is always on my must have list for NYE. What's on yours?

Here we are again on a cusp of another New Year. To say that 2013 flew by would be a total understatement. I seriously don't know where this year went...

I am sad to bid adieu to 2013 but I'm so ready to ring in 2014. So many exciting plans for 2014, including my wedding! I'm looking forward to seeing what 2014 will not only bring for me but for my blog as well. I def. will be working hard in 2014 to really make this blog bloom!

December 27, 2013

Last week The Man Repeller put up a pretty amusing and quite accurate post on what girls wear when they go out during the winter (read here: Girls Who Go Out). I like to believe I fall somewhere in between The Semi-Repeller and The Hypochondriac. But in reality I am that girl who bundles up to go outside...and then I'm THAT girl that sheds off all the layers once indoors. I love my layers, chunky scarves, and beanies. Over the years I have tried to perfect the winter layers so I'm not totally that girl at the bar with her clothes laying in a huge pile. But I must admit my new favorite layering is a long wool vest over a leather jacket. It's so warm yet so chic.

December 23, 2013

I love little homemade kits for Christmas presents. Last year for some of my co-workers I made hot chocolate jars, this year I decided to do little S'more kits. These projects are not only fun to make but fun to give. They are also the perfect last minute gift idea or for someone who is really hard to shop for.

December 18, 2013

Earcuffs are a fun take on a traditional earring. You can dress them up or dress them down like you would normally do with earrings. If you haven't tried this trend yet this is something new try for the New Year. Thanks to Hugssy one lucky winner an win their Trendy Crystal Ice-Out Flower Ear Cuffs. This is a beautiful little piece that you can dress up for New Years Eve into the new year.

I've had this jacket for yearrrssss. And when I say years I mean it has to be at least 6 years old. It's one of those pieces that I've held on to, I don't wear it as often as I use to since I'm a fan of long jackets but I do like it break out from time to time, esp when it's snowing. It's amazing how perfect condition it is for being so old. I have often times come close to donating it but I can't seem to part with it.

December 16, 2013

If you've been a reader for awhile on this blog you'll know that I'm a huge fan of DIY projects...or even if you just pursued my blog you'd noticed some DIY projects that I have done. That's why it was instant love when I stumbled upon Darby Smart! A company that sells DIY kits...which means not having to run around to different stores finding what you need?! YES PLEASE! Whether you love DIYing home products or fashion related project Darby Smart has you covered! Here at Fashionista NY Girl we have teamed up with Darby Smart to give ONE lucky reader a chance to win a Darby Smart box of their choice! You can keep your DIY project for yourself or give it a love one.

One lucky winner will win a Darby Smart box of their choice. Pick from any box on the site! To enter you MUST tweet us using the Rafflecopter entry telling us which Darby Smart box Santa can bring you on his sled. Contest end 11:59pm on December 22nd.